D281 - Linux Foundations

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About

Linux Foundations prepares learners for the LPI Linux Essentials certification, and is an introduction to Linux as an operating system as well as an introduction to open-source concepts and the basics of the Linux command line. Learners will gain skills in identifying the fundamentals of open-source software and to develop resources for data access and security.

Objective

Objective

• Configures Linux OS
  • The learner identifies the fundamentals of open-source software.
• Develops Data Access and Security Resources
  • The learner develops resources for data access and security.

Course Outline

• Selecting an Operating System and Understanding Licensing
  • Software Licenses
  • Open Source Business Models
• Investigating Linux’s Principles, Philosophy, and Programs
• Getting to Know the Command Line
• Managing Hardware
• Managing Files and Data
  • Manage Files on Linux
  • Regular Expressions (Regex)
  • Searching For and Extracting Data
  • Redirecting Input and Output
  • Archiving Data
  • Vi and Vim
• Creating Scripts
• Understanding Security, Users, Groups, and Permissions
  • Linux User Accounts
  • Creating Users and Groups in Linux
  • Linux File Ownership and Permissions
• Managing Network Connections
  • Managing Network Connections on Linux
• Linux Hardening
• Linux Labs

Exams

• Dion Practice Tests
  • Practice 1
    • Pass: 35/40 (87%)
  • Practice test 2
    • Pass: 34/40 (85%)
• Cannon Practice Tests
  • Practice 1
    • Pass: 48/50 (96%)
  • Practice 2
    • Pass: 45/50 (90%)
  • Practice 3
    • Pass: 47/50 (94%)
• Practice Test
  • 49/64 (76.5%)

Resources

• Bresnahan, C., & Blum, R. (2020). LPI Linux essentials study guide: Exam 010 v1.6. (new tab) John Wiley & Sons.
• Mallett, C. (2015). Learning Linux essentials: Taking your first steps in Linux. (new tab) [Video Course]. Udemy.